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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to investigate leaked Line chat messages allegedly showing the chief of the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) instructing a senior Phuket official to "help the blue party" during the recent election campaign.

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House rejects Land Bridge study panel

The House of Representatives rejected a proposal to establish a special committee to further study the Land Bridge megaproject, with government MPs arguing that multiple reviews had already been conducted and additional scrutiny would duplicate existing work.

Bangkok Post

Asian tourists keep travel plans in place despite war

Thais and other Southeast Asian travellers are continuing to plan travel in the second half of the year, opting for regional destinations even though they might slash their budgets or number of trips, according to online travel agent AirAsia Move.

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Thai-Swedish prosperity alliance

A few weeks ago, Their Majesties King Rama X and Queen Suthida of Thailand visited Sweden to join the festivities for His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf's 80th birthday milestone. The historic visit reaffirmed the long and warm friendship between our two Kingdoms, a relationship that formally began with the…

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Rainbow over Bangkok

Pride parades are expected to sweep the capital from tomorrow as part of a nationwide campaign to host WorldPride 2030.

Bangkok Post

First of trapped men rescued from flooded Laos cave

Man is ‘safe and sound’ after perilous operation, leaving four inside a small chamber and two still to be located

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Rescuers unite in Laos to free 5 villagers trapped in a flooded cave and find 2 still missing

Rescuers in Laos are working to extricate five villagers trapped in a flooded cave for over a week

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Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

Residents in the East Java province of Indonesia have scattered flowers and paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake

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Residents mark 20th anniversary of Indonesia mud volcano eruption that swallowed up entire villages

Residents in the East Java province of Indonesia have scattered flowers and paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake

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‘Essentially diving in coffee’: Australian diver among team rushing to rescue people trapped in flooded Laos cave

Josh Richards joins international mission to help five found alive and search for missing divers, with one person extracted successfully

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Rescuers work to drain flooded Laos cave to free 5 villagers and search for 2 still missing

Rescuers in Laos are trying to drain water from a flooded cave to free five villagers trapped for more than a week

The Independent UK

Agoda Recommends Destinations with Water Parks Worth Traveling For

SINGAPORE, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers looking to beat the summer heat can find refreshing escapes with digital travel platform Agoda's recommendations for destinations featuring water parks in Asia. These locations promise family fun for all ages, offering a splash of excitement and relaxation. Water parks appeal to a…

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Kings of Asean: Buriram win it again

Buriram United secured back‑to‑back Shopee Cup titles on Wednesday night, overturning an early deficit to defeat Selangor 2‑1 in the second leg and 3‑1 on aggregate at Buriram Stadium.

Bangkok Post

16 throw hat in ring for governor post

A total of 16 candidates officially entered the race for Bangkok governor on Thursday as registration for the gubernatorial and city council elections opened ahead of the June 28 voting day.

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Wat Pho marks Vesak Day with Sri Lanka, Nepal

The embassies of Sri Lanka and Nepal in Thailand, in collaboration with Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, jointly hosted celebrations on Thursday for International Vesak Day 2026, marking the global observance recognised by Unesco and the United Nations.

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Where to Find Malaysia’s Majestic Beaches, Secret Snorkelling Spots and Opulent Overwater Bungalows

Everything you need to plan your dream trip

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Five people have been found trapped in a flooded cave in Laos. How will divers get them out?

Rescuers say extraction efforts complicated by low oxygen supplies, dark and narrow spaces, plus more rain

Bangkok Post

Treacherous rescue still awaits Laos cave survivors

Rescuers say they are elated to have found survivors who have been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week but caution that it will be difficult to extract them.

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Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets

Amid intense competition among Asian countries to attract the Chinese market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out its "NEXT" marketing strategies for fiscal 2027 to reduce dependence on certain short-haul markets.

Bangkok Post

Feast for the senses

Last year, I stifled my appetite to avoid missing an acrobatic opening performance for the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) against the backdrop of noisy hawker stalls at Bedok Town Square. Only when it ended on a high note did I manage to get some food late at night.…

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Bangkok's Ari plays host to ThinkFest 2026

Everyone is invited to walk, eat, listen, watch, shop, join workshops and rediscover a new version of themselves in Bangkok's Ari neighbourhood during "ThinkFest 2026 – Everybody Changes", which is running daily from 11am to 9pm, from tomorrow until Sunday.

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Ask shippers about the Land Bridge

I do not understand the debate over the feasibility of the Land Bridge project (LB). Opponents cite one study concluding the project is not feasible and therefore not worthwhile.

International Business Times UK

Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stays for Brits Amid Foreign Crime Crackdown

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for British tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime, impacting travel plans and requiring new visa arrangements.

The Independent UK

5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found alive, rescuers say

Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive

Bangkok Post

5 of 7 people trapped in Laos cave found alive

Five of the seven people trapped in a flooded cave for a week in Laos were found alive on Wednesday afternoon, Lao and Thai rescuers said.

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